CPSC, Fisher-Price Announce Recall for In-Home Repair of Infant Swings
USCPSC, Fisher-Price Announce Recall for In-Home Repair of Infant Swings
Reason for Recall / Hazard
It is possible to misassemble the seats of these swings, so that they appear secure, but are not. If the seat of the swing is not properly attached, the seat and baby can flip forward.
Product Description & Identification
The Smart Response Swing is an indoor infant swing for use from birth until baby can sit up unassisted. The swing operates in response to a sound sensor and plays music. The metal legs of the swing are either blue or beige, and the seat is either beige or white. The Fisher-Price logo appears on the seat's tray. Product numbers 79644, 79645 or 79647 are molded onto the back of the seat.
Affected Products
Smart Response Swings
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Fisher-Price-Announces-Recall-for-In-Home-Repair-of-Infant-Swings |
| Title | CPSC, Fisher-Price Announce Recall for In-Home Repair of Infant Swings |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/smart-response-swing.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Smart Response Swing |
| Hazards › Name | It is possible to misassemble the seats of these swings, so that they appear secure, but are not. If the seat of the swing is not properly attached, the seat and baby can flip forward. |
| Injuries › Name | Fisher-Price has received seven reports of the seats of the swings flipping forward, including four reports of babies hitting their heads on the floor. Though bumps and red marks were reported, there have been no serious injuries. |
| Products › Name | Smart Response Swings |
| Products › Type | Swings (Baby/Cradle) |
| Products › Category I D | 2161 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 42,000 |
| Recall I D | 2124 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using swings immediately and call Fisher-Price for help in inspecting the seat, to make sure the seat is properly attached. If the seat is not properly attached, a free replacement seat and revised instructions will be provided. |
| Importers › Name | Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y. |
| Retailers › Name | Discount department and juvenile product stores nationwide sold these swings, from December 2001 through March 2002, for about $70. |
| Recall Date | 2002-04-10T00:00:00 |
| Description | The Smart Response Swing is an indoor infant swing for use from birth until baby can sit up unassisted. The swing operates in response to a sound sensor and plays music. The metal legs of the swing are either blue or beige, and the seat is either beige or white. The Fisher-Price logo appears on the seat's tray. Product numbers 79644, 79645 or 79647 are molded onto the back of the seat. |
| Recall Number | 02136 |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, call Fisher-Price at (800) 942-5912 anytime, or visit the firm's website at http://www.service.mattel.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-09-08T00:00:00 |
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